Charisma In Bklyn

Friday, January 4, 2013

Hello everyone!I recently moved my blog to WordPress. For those who don't know, WordPress is just a different blogging platform. I will be posting frequently at my new blog address so please visit. All of my previous posts are now on WordPress. I will keep this blogger account active for a while, but I will not update posts. Hope you visit!Charisma in Bklyn's new address!HAPPY NEW YEAR! =)xoxo,Kay

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Self love is vital to living a fulfilling, wonderful life. Whenever I need a pick me up, I go to Gala's blog for inspiration. "I believe in searching for the magic in every day. Once you've trained your eye, you can’t help but delight in seeing the small & extraordinary things that surround us." In her blog, Gala advocates for self love with a rarely unique voice.

Now that we're in the holiday season it is very easy to forget about taking care of yourself. Sometimes, you have to pick up your feet, power off your phone and think of the things you are most grateful for.

I'm going to start off by making a list of things that make me smile. I won't commit to doing this every week because that probably won't happen.

Drinking a cup of coffee, when I am in no rush, let's me plan for the future. Not 5 years into the future but what I'm cooking for dinner or my plans for the weekend. I do a lot more planning and a lot less doing which is pretty frustrating. It's a habit I'm trying to dispel.

Reading a new magazine floods my brain with outfit ideas and blog post discussions. Again, I plan but don't execute. I guess it's a work in progress.

Even when things get overwhelming, I know C is there for me with a listening ear and words of encouragement.

Nature. Trees, especially during Autumn, make me feel a sense of calm and wonder.

My curiosity constantly challenges my surroundings and makes me want to see what else the world has to offer. In return, how I can contribute to make this life better for myself as well as others.

Opportunities. I've been fortunate to have opportunities presented to me. It's always been a matter of deciding what's right for myself.

I challenge you to create a list of things, large or small, you are grateful for. Don't let anyone determine the definition of importance. It's your list!

Thursday, November 29, 2012

This my favorite time of year. There's something about decorating my Christmas tree while listening to holiday music and sipping hot chocolate (or tea, or coffee). It instills a feeling of comfort and hope for the future. Below are some of my favorite holiday looks. The holidays are perfect to add a little glitz to your usual routine. I'm so glad it's Thursday. I have a lot to do this weekend. We're having a post Thanksgiving dinner with our friends at the apartment. I'm very excited. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Good morning and Happy Sunday! Here is part 6 of my 100 things I love series. Check previous posts here. I can't believe Thanksgiving is this week. It's my favorite holiday. I love getting together with the fam and having delicious food. My next post will be about the things I am thankful for. Have a lovely week!

Saturday, November 17, 2012

I grew up watching my grandma mix aromatic ingredients including garlic, peppers, onions and other ingredients to make this yummy cooking base. We don't use store bought sofrito in our house. Sofrito is used when making rice, soups, beans, meats and other dishes. Below is my own recipe I use to make sofrito. These ingredients are just enough to make a small container. You can easily double or triple the ingredients to make more. Sofrito should be refrigerated if used within a week. If you plan on using it later, place container in the freezer.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons of olive oil

1 red pepper, cut into small chunks

2 green peppers, cut into small chunks

1 large onion (red or spanish), chopped

1 head of garlic, peeled

a large handful of cilantro or parsley

Put all ingredients in a blender and mix until it forms a creamy paste. It should look like this:

Below are some tasty recipes for Puerto Rican dishes using sofrito. Enjoy!

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

"Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson.
I've been researching a few ways to lower stress levels. Let's be honest, almost everyone suffers from stress at one point or another. Stress is actually a good thing. According to Elizabeth Svoboda, at nbcnews.com, the stress hormone helps regulate blood pressure and the immune system during a sudden crisis, whether a physical attack or an emotional setback. Clearly, this is important to our body. When the stress hormone doesn't know when to stop producing, it can become a problem.

What can we do to stop the madness??

1. Rest. Sleeping is so underrated. Good things happen for your mind, body and skin while you're asleep. If you don't get enough hours at night, try taking two 15 minute naps throughout the day.

The girl behind Charisma in Bklyn

Hey! I'm a gal who loves to smile and share kind words. At Charisma in Bklyn you'll find my style expression, some home decor ideas and other life thingies. Don't waste your time on negativity. Smile and enjoy life!